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What are the ways to live in Thailand for a long time as an expat?
Long-term stay in ThailandThai Elite VisaEducation VisaWork PermitVolunteering in ThailandMarriage VisaEnglish Teaching in Thailand
Jun 3, 2022
4 years ago
Englishwith *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi. I'm from Iran. I have got a question. How can i live in Thailand for long time. Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
To live long-term in Thailand, options include obtaining a Thai Elite Visa (which requires a financial investment), marrying a Thai national, or securing a work permit, especially as an English teacher. Another possibility is applying for an education visa for studying or volunteering in the country.
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a lotReply to
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Brian ********
Elite visa 5 years ฿600,000
John ********
Dont bring no heroin with you and you can stay as long as you like
John *******
Commit a serious crime and stay at the Bangkok Hilton…
Paul *******
Well for one, remember to wear a mask at all times. Mask wearing has become the state religion of Thailand.
James **********
I read that Thailand are (belatedly) scrapping mask rules in most places from mid June.
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its worse here in japanPaul *******
@Greg *******
No it's not. You obviously haven't been to Thailand during Covid. Thailand plans to make mask wearing permanent and 99% of the population have been wearing them continuously since March 2020.George *******
@Paul ******
that's why they were getting sick. It's difficult not to get sick when you wear mask almost ****
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i see lone drivers inside their cars with windows rolled up and masks on. They’re terrified here still. At least your borders are open.Reply to
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Brett *********
In a house
David ******
Where to apply for an Education visa?
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at an education facility a school or universityDavid ******
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oh Ok. I thought I have to seek the services of an immigration travel company to do this.Michael ********
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start at the schoolReply to
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Paul *************
You should be able to get a job as an English teacher, Thailand has a push to hire a number of teachers now. Also many people get a Volunteer Visa or an education visa to learn Thai.
Paul *********
Thai elite visa 1m baht 20 years
Marry a thai national
Company/work permit.
Marry a thai national
Company/work permit.
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